Man tries to grab woman who was out jogging

MISSISSAUGA — Police are hunting a man who made a failed attempt to grab a woman out jogging near the Credit River on Sunday morning. Peel police say the 27-year-old woman was running along the riverside pathway in Riverwood Park around 10:30 a.m. when a man jumped out and tried to grab her from behind. The woman managed to struggle free and called the police. She wasn't injured in the attack.

The victim described the man as being between 18 and 20 years old, either white with a tan or Middle Eastern, 6 feet tall with a thin build and skinny legs. He was wearing a dark shorts and a white sleeveless t-shirt, both in basketball material, with high white socks and white running shoes.

Police have asked anyone with information on the man to call them on 905-453-2121 ext 113.